HS code for foam dart blaster
The U.S. HS code for a foam dart blaster is usually 9503.00.00.73 (toy, ages 3 to 12), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toy, ages 3 to 12 | 9503.00.00.73 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9503.00.00.73: Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons / 3 to 12 years of age
What decides the code
A foam dart blaster is a toy for children ages 3 to 12, classified under heading 9503 in subheading 9503.00.00.73.
- The blaster is a toy, not a firearm or a sporting good, so it falls in heading 9503.
- Age labeling for use by persons 3 to 12 years of age places it in the children's products statistical line 9503.00.00.73.
- The darts are foam and the blaster fires them by spring or air pressure, with no explosive or gas charge.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the blaster under 9503.00.00.73 when it is labeled for ages over 12 is wrong because that line covers only children's products for ages 3 to 12.
- Classifying it as a firearm or under chapter 93 is wrong because a foam dart blaster is a toy and does not fire a projectile by explosive charge.
- Classifying the foam darts separately as sporting goods is wrong when they are sold with the blaster as a toy set of heading 9503.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9503.00.00.73, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Toy, ages 3 to 12
- CN 9503 00 81, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
CPSC eFiling
9503.00.00.73 (CP2) is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. CPSC certificate related data is required. If a foam dart blaster is subject to a CPSC rule, file the certificate data at entry through your broker or the CPSC Product Registry.
Check what to file for 9503.00.00.73
CPSC HTS list for eFiling, October 1, 2026. The list is guidance and not exhaustive.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a foam dart blaster?
The U.S. HTS code for a foam dart blaster is usually 9503.00.00.73 (toy, ages 3 to 12). The first six digits, 9503.00, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a foam dart blaster from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9503.00.00.73 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Does a foam dart blaster need CPSC eFiling?
HTS 9503.00.00.73 or another code on this page is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. If the product is subject to a CPSC rule, such as a children's product, the certificate data must be filed at entry. A product that needs no certificate can use a disclaim message.
Tariff schedule pages
- 9503.00.00.73Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons / 3 to 12 years of age
- Heading 9503Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls, other toys; reduced-scale ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof
Related products
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.